463, 2nd ATST-EAST Workshop in Solar Physics: Magnetic Fields from the Photosphere to the Corona

Page:

413

Authors:

Collados Vera, M.; EST Team

Abstract:

The EST has recently finished its conceptual design study. A number of
instruments have been devised to make possible the observation of the
solar photosphere and chromosphere with high spatial, spectral, and
temporal resolution, as well as with high polarimetric sensitivity. To
achieve these goals, the telescope is provided with a powerful MCAO
system and a polarimetrically compensated optical design. In this
paper, a summary of the present situation of the telescope and its
different subsystems is outlined. Especial emphasis is put in the
description of the instruments and of the flexible light distribution
system. The latter will allow scientists to perform observations using
all instruments at the same time or individually, to maximize the
efficiency of the system. With this expected performance, EST will
provide to the community with data of unprecedented quality to study
solar magnetic phenomena at its finest scales.